Current Date And Time In Cape Town, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:11:31 SAST
State: Western Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 4,772,846
District: City of Cape Town
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cape Town, a city in Western Cape, South Africa, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Cape Town — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Cape Town.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for South Africa operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.9258° S | 18.4232° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -33.9258 | 18.4232 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 55' 33" S | 18° 25' 24" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 55.5504' S | 18° 25.3932' E |
| City | Cape Town |
| State | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | City of Cape Town |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1652-01-01 |
| Population | 4,772,846 |
| Area (km²) | 2,454.72 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 947.77 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,944.35 /km² |
| Elevation | 25 m / 82 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -33.9258, 18.4232 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cape Town to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Western Cape.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebank | Western Cape | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Newlands | Western Cape | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Rondebosch | Western Cape | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Claremont | Western Cape | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Athlone | Western Cape | SE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Century City | Western Cape | NE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Western Cape, the home state of Cape Town, along with each city's aerial distance from Cape Town, Western Cape's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone | -33.9672° S | 18.5021° E | 15 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paarl | -33.7338° S | 18.9752° E | 107 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Somerset West | -34.084° S | 18.8211° E | 13 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| George | -33.963° S | 22.4617° E | 232 m | 373 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Worcester | -33.6465° S | 19.4485° E | 234 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Stellenbosch | -33.9346° S | 18.8668° E | 122 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atlantis | -33.5667° S | 18.4834° E | 178 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mossel Bay | -34.1831° S | 22.1461° E | 43 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oudtshoorn | -33.6005° S | 22.1996° E | 319 m | 351 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Knysna | -34.0363° S | 23.0471° E | 9 m | 426 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cape Town International Airport IATA: CPT 18 km (11 mi) from Cape Town |
The exact GPS location of Cape Town gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western Cape. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Western Cape state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Cape Town are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cape Town lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full South Africa map
Cape Town sits within Western Cape, South Africa, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Cape Town for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Western Cape. › Browse every city in Western Cape
Coordinates for Cape Town in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in South Africa. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Cape Town are latitude -33.9258° and longitude 18.4232°. In directional format: 33.9258° S, 18.4232° E. These coordinates mark the center of Cape Town in Western Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cape Town is a city in Western Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within City of Cape Town. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cape Town sits at: Latitude 33° 55' 33" S and Longitude 18° 25' 24" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cape Town has a population of approximately 4,772,846 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western Cape.
The interactive satellite map of Cape Town is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -33.9258, 18.4232 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cape Town in Western Cape. For broader context, explore the Western Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cape Town sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western Cape.
The closest cities to Cape Town include Rosebank, Newlands, Rondebosch. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cape Town, sunrise is at 07:27 AM and sunset is at 06:15 PM, giving a day length of 10h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cape Town's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cape Town is approximately 3,777 km (2,347 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,702 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cape Town — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Princeville, United States, roughly 1,318 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Cape Town is approximately 1,313 km (816 mi) NE of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
